Community invited to Tavola Reindeer 5K Run, family fun run

Published 1:01 pm, Thursday, December 1, 2016

For the first year, runners and walkers alike will have the chance to wind through the newly developed Tavola neighborhood for the first Tavola Reindeer 5K Run and one-mile family fun run/walk.

For the first year, runners and walkers alike will have the chance to wind through the newly developed Tavola neighborhood for the first Tavola Reindeer 5K Run and one-mile family fun run/walk.

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For the first year, runners and walkers alike will have the chance to wind through the newly developed Tavola neighborhood for the first Tavola Reindeer 5K Run and one-mile family fun run/walk.

To be held Sunday, Dec. 11 the USATF-certified, chip-timed 5K race will start at the new Tavola Recreation Center at 8 a.m. and wind throughout the community. The one-mile family walk/run starts at 9 a.m.

"We wanted to host this run last year, but we wanted to wait until the community was more developed," Kayla Stewart with the Friendswood Development Company said. "We enjoy hosting various holiday events in each of our different communities and there wasn't anything like this during the Christmas holidays in this area so we decided the Tavola Reindeer 5K Run and fun run/walk would be a fun addition to this area. This event will also shine a light on the Tavola development and let people know more about this neighborhood."

Every participant in either race will receive a race T-shirt, a goodie bag and a finisher medal; and a cash award of $100 will be given to the top male and female 5K finishers.

A post-race celebration scheduled will be held to 12 p.m. at the Tavola Recreation Center and is open to participants, residents and the general public.

Admission is free to the event that will include the opportunity to visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus with free photos for kids; free food, a bounce house, a rock wall provided by Camp Cho-Yeh, face painting, prize drawings, desserts and coffee and a $100 prize for the most festive holiday costume.

"We are very excited to host this event for the first time and welcome everyone to join us," Stewart added.

The entry fee for the 5K race is $30 per person and $15 per person for the one-mile fun run/walk. Family discount packages are also available. Registration is now open as well as opportunities for volunteering and sponsorships.